# Bert

> commune in Allier, France

**Wikidata**: [Q601071](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q601071)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert,_Allier)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bert-q601071

## Summary
Bert is a commune located in the Allier department of France. It is part of the French administrative system and has a population of approximately 256 inhabitants. The commune is situated at coordinates 46.324444°N, 3.707222°E and is part of the broader French territorial subdivision system established in 1789.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Part of the Allier department in France.
- **Population**: 256 inhabitants (latest available data).
- **Coordinates**: 46.324444°N, 3.707222°E.
- **Administrative Status**: Commune of France, established in 1789.
- **Website**: [bert03.fr](https://bert03.fr).
- **Historical Context**: Part of the French territorial subdivision system, which began in 1789.
- **Related Entities**:
  - Allier (French department, established in 1790).
  - Canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre (historical administrative division, active until 2015).
  - Arrondissement of Vichy (administrative division of France).
- **Wikipedia Title**: Bert, Allier.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Allier, France.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Bert, Allier?**
Bert has a population of approximately 256 inhabitants, with historical data showing fluctuations over the years.

**Where is Bert located?**
Bert is located in the Allier department of France, at coordinates 46.324444°N, 3.707222°E.

**What is the administrative status of Bert?**
Bert is a commune of France, part of the territorial subdivision system established in 1789.

**What is the website of Bert?**
The official website of Bert is [bert03.fr](https://bert03.fr).

**What are the related administrative divisions of Bert?**
Bert is part of the Allier department, the canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre, and the arrondissement of Vichy.

## Why It Matters
Bert, as a commune in France, plays a role in the country's administrative and territorial structure. Its inclusion in the French system of communes, established in 1789, reflects the broader framework of local governance in metropolitan France. The commune's existence contributes to the decentralized administration of the Allier department, which itself is part of the larger regional and national governance structures. While Bert may not have a significant global impact, its role in local governance and community management is essential to the functioning of France's administrative system.

## Notable For
- **Historical Administrative Role**: Part of the French territorial subdivision system since 1789.
- **Local Governance**: Serves as a commune within the Allier department.
- **Administrative Relationships**: Connected to the canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre and the arrondissement of Vichy.
- **Population Data**: Provides insights into local demographics and administrative planning.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Bert is situated in the Allier department of France, at coordinates 46.324444°N, 3.707222°E. The commune is part of the broader French territorial subdivision system, which began in 1789. It is connected to the Allier department, which was established in 1790, and is part of the historical canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre, which was active until 2015. The commune is also part of the arrondissement of Vichy, an administrative division of France.

### Administrative Status
Bert is classified as a commune of France, a status granted under the territorial subdivision system established in 1789. The commune is part of the Allier department, which is one of the 101 departments of France. The department is further divided into cantons and arrondissements, with Bert belonging to the canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre and the arrondissement of Vichy.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Bert has fluctuated over the years, with the latest available data showing approximately 256 inhabitants. Historical population figures include 251, 253, 243, 240, 514, 415, 410, 315, 273, 270, 261, 237, 234, 247, 261, and 274 inhabitants at various points.

### Historical Context
The commune of Bert is part of the broader French territorial subdivision system, which was established in 1789. This system includes communes, departments, cantons, and arrondissements, which together form the administrative framework of metropolitan France. The Allier department, in which Bert is located, was established in 1790 and is one of the 101 departments of France.

### Related Entities
Bert is connected to several related entities within the French administrative system:
- **Allier**: A department of France established in 1790.
- **Canton of Jaligny-sur-Besbre**: A historical administrative division active until 2015.
- **Arrondissement of Vichy**: An administrative division of France.

### Website and Digital Presence
The official website of Bert is [bert03.fr](https://bert03.fr), providing access to local information and services.

### Wikipedia and Wikidata
Bert is documented on Wikipedia under the title "Bert, Allier," and on Wikidata with the description "commune in Allier, France." The Wikidata entry includes details such as coordinates, population data, and related administrative entities.

## References

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2. INSEE code
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4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
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6. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
7. Populations légales 2016
8. Populations légales 2017
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12. Populations légales 2020
13. Populations légales 2021
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15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
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20. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
21. [Code officiel géographique. 2020](https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/8442dfae-a878-49c6-be4c-20689b1c337c)
22. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)